A photographer is arranging five models—G, H, J, K, L—for a photoshoot. They will be arranged in a single line, with one model at each of five distinct positions. The following conditions apply: * J must be at an earlier position than L. * K must be at an earlier position than G. * H cannot be at position 1 or position 5. * There must be exactly two models between J and G. Which of the following models CANNOT be at position 3?

Correct answer: C. G

If G is at position 3, then J must be at position 0 (impossible, as positions start at 1) or position 1 (J _ _ G). If J is at position 1, then J_ _G (J at 1, G at 4). This means K must be before G, so K could be at 2 or 3. But J is at 1, so J must be earlier than L, so L is at 5. (1J 2K 3H 4G 5L or 1J 2H 3K 4G 5L). But H cannot be at 5. So if J is at 1 and G is at 4, then L must be at 5, which is impossible because J must be earlier than L. Let's re-evaluate the 'two models between J and G' rule. This means J_ _G. The block is 4 positions long. Possible placements for J_ _G: (1,4) or (2,5). Case 1: J is at 1, G is at 4. So: J _ _ G _ J must be earlier than L, so L must be at 5. Sequence: J _ _ G L. H cannot be at 1 or 5, so H can be at 2 or 3. K must be earlier than G (at 4). So K can be at 2 or 3. If H is at 2, K is at 3: J H K G L. This is a valid sequence. (H is not at 1 or 5, K is before G, J is before L, 2 between J and G). So G CAN be at position 4. This doesn't mean G cannot be at 3. Let's re-evaluate the question. Let's assume G is at position 3. So: _ _ G _ _. Since there are exactly two models between J and G (J_ _G), J must be at position 0 (impossible) or J must be at position 1. So, J _ _ G _ is not allowed. The block J_ _G is 4 positions long. If G is at 3, J would have to be at 0, which is impossible. Alternatively, if G is at 3, and J is 2 positions before it, J would be at position 0 (3-2-1 = 0). This is not possible. Thus, G cannot be at position 3.